Bag-frame structure



'Se ufs, 1925.

F. A. FULLER BAG FRAME STRUCTURE Filed Sept. 29, 1923 ATTORNEY Patented Sept. 8, 1925.

UNITED STATES PATENT ()FFICE.

FRANZ A. FULLER, OF NEWARK, NEVI JERSEY, ASSIGNGR TO THE 3'. E. MERGOTT COM- PANY, OF NEVIARK, NEVI JERSEY, A CORPORATION OF DELAWARE.

BAG-FRAME STRUCTURE.

Application filed September 29, 1923. Serial No. 865,601.

1 0 all whom it may concern: I

Be it known that I, F mnz A. FULLER, a citizen of the United States, a resident of Newark, in the county of Essex and State of New Jersey, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Bag-Frame tructures, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to bag frame structures and particularly to types of frames used in connection with hand bags, purses and similar relatively light receptacles.

The principal object of the invention is to provide a frame composed of a pair of hinged channel-like elements, one of which carries a bar concealing the joint between the two elements when closed and positively preventing the passage of loose articles, as thin coins, cards, etc., therebetween.

Another purpose is to produce a frame joint closure'bar that acts as.a re-renforcement and which adds very materially to the artistic and ornamental appearance of the frame without noticeable increase in weight.

A further aim is in the provision of means for attaching the bar whereby it becomes a. rigid component part of the frame, without weakening the same or augmenting the cost thereof.

These several important aims and objects are accomplished by the novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts hereafter fully described in this specification, claimed, and shown in the annexed drawing forming an essential part of this disclosure, and in which Figure 1 is a fragn'ientary perspective view of the shell or outer casing of the bar, prior to closing its enveloping edges.

Figure 2 is a similar view of the inner rib element of the bar in detail.

Figure 3 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the invention ready to apply to the bag frame.

Figure 4 is alike View of the same shown as assembled with a bag frame when in closed position.

Referring more in detail to the drawing, the numerals 10 and 11 designate the outer transversely curved elements of a pair of frame members and 12 and 13 the respective inner faces, of the latter being in juXta position when closed, the members being engaged by hinges at the ends of their angular side leg portions, as will be readily understood.

Qne of these frame members, as 10, con tains a series of spaced openings 14 arranged in a row parallel to the face 12 and slightly away from the curved corner connecting the elements 10 and 12.

The bar is composed of a strip of flat sheet metal presenting a finished-face 15 having its lateral-edges bent to produce parallel flanges 16 and 17, the former containing a plurality of notches or open recesses 18.

The rib or interior element 19 is proportioned to neatly fit between the flanges 16 and 1. and has on one edge a plurality of spur-like prongs or projections 21, bent at a right angle from the rib. After clearing the notches or recesses 18, the flanges 16 and 17 of similar width, are turned inwardly to completely envelop the entire rib, the prongs or projections 21 passing through the openings 14. The prongs 21 are then bent up as at 21 to rest against the face 12 of the frame member, acting in the manner of rivetsto rigidly secure the bar in position to cover the joints, as shown in Fig. 1.

In order to further re-enforce and stiffen the bar, which now has the effect and shape of a flattened tube, and for the additional purpose of imparting an improved appearance, the bar face 15 may be perforated, as at 22 and 23, these perforations varying in shape as fancy may suggest.

The rib 19 is embossed with corresponding elevation 24 and 25, shaped and suited to enter and tightly lit the perforations 22' and 23, the height of the projections being substantially equal to the thickness of the material from which the shell or outer cas ing 15 of the bar is made.

It will now be apparent that if the element 15 be of one color, as for instance gun metal, and the rib 19 be of a contrasting color, as nickle silver, not only are the two elements held from relative motion, but a difference in color presented, attractive and pleasing to the eye.

As the bar presents no sharp corners, as would a single strip of metal, and the prongs are set in from the edge so as to be imperceptible when assembled, the bottom of the bar presenting a level undersnrface, all parts are readily polished, lacquered and finished, producing a harmonious and satisfactory effect.

Although I have described my improvements with considerable detail and with respect to certain particular forms of my invention, I do not desire to be limited to such details since many changes and modifications may well be made without departing from the spirit and scope of my invention in its broadest aspect.

Having thus described my invention, What I claim as new and desireto secure by Letters Patent, is v 1. The combination with a pair of hinged side frames, of a re-enforcing bar disposed over the joint between said frames, said bar being comprised of an outer casing, a rib enveloped therein, prongs on said rib extending through said casing, said prongs being fixedly secured in one of said side frames and reenforcing means for said bar.

2. A joint covering'bar for bag frames compr sing a casing formed from a sheet of comprising a casing formed from a sheet of metal into a flat tube, a rib enclosed therein, prongs on said rib reachlng through sald tube to engage one of the frame elements,

and means co-operatively formed on said tube and rib for preventing relative motion of the same.

4, A joint covering bar for bag frames comprising a casing formed from a sheet of metal into a fiat tube, said tube formed with perforations, a rib enveloped by said tube, and projections on said rib adapted to seat in said perforations for holding said tube and rib against relative motion.

This specification signed this 27th day of September, 1923.

FRANZ A. FULLER. 

